§ 11110. Seamen’s clothing  


Latest version.
  • The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman’s clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 580.)

Historical And Revision

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

11110

46:563

Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.